MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
155,859 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill inner (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill inner (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)
n/s & o/s sills damaged on both sides
Offside Body has slight corrosion sill and step (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside inner sill holed and corroded
Offside step corroded
nearside and offside outer sills damaged
exhaust centre section corroded
n/s and o/s outersill corroded
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
exhaust centre section corroded
n/s and o/s outersill corroded
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
spare wheel flat
all 4 injecter seals missing from engine fire risk off major all leak
inlet pipe from air mass to engine missing
Drivers window does not work
Nearside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
Offside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
Slight play in steering rack
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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DF53 LHJ is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
Across all 2003 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 108,242 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Ford Transit fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 551,926 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DF53 LHJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Ford Transit typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 23 years old, this Ford Transit is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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DF53 LHJ is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 23 December 2003.
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